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    The Local at Forest & Ridge

    4.1 (19 reviews)
    Open • 10:00 am - 11:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    LOCAL FARM CHICKEN - All natural, hormone free chicken breast served w/ seasonal veggies, herb garlic, & Yukon gold mashed potatoes
    Brenda K.

    Newly opened (3/21/2025) restaurant, by the owner of Bistro 804 and located in the same shopping center area. Former location of Kuba Kuba Dos. Open less than a week (opened 3/21/2025), the restaurant was very busy at 7:00. Besides the individual tables, there was one long communal table. It seems popular with friend groups and families. The ambiance is casual but nicely put together, and there is a covered outdoor patio as well. Even though the restaurant is new and it was very busy, the service was good. There is TV in the corner, which was TV tuned to sports, but the sound was turned off (thankfully). Even though it was loud from all the voices, it seems that this will be a local neighborhood restaurant for those who live in the Tuckahoe and Westham areas. We chose the "Local Farm Chicken - All natural, hormone free chicken breast served with seasonal veggies, herb garlic, and Yukon gold mashed potatoes". The chicken was seasoned well, and was flavorful. It was served atop Yukon gold mashed potatoes and vegetables (sautéed red and yellow bell peppers and green beans). There were four soups available, served by the cup or bowl. We chose the Black Bean Chorizo, which was topped with a cilantro lime crema. The beverages we had were the spirit-free "Pineapple Ginger Mule - Pineapple, Ginger, Passionfruit, Lime", and a glass of red wine - the Badia Alle Corti Montepulciano. We will return again, and try more of the items on the menu.

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    Laveta H.

    "You want to go where everybody knows your name". I felt like I was in a larger version of Cheers. Food was really good. I also enjoyed watching the waiters bring everyone their meals. Can't wait to come back and try some of the dishes I watched go by.

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    Rose W.

    Thank you for the kind review, Regis!

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    10 months ago

    Great food, cool atmosphere, good staff. Interesting brunch menu in addition to well executed solid menu choices.

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    6 months ago

    The food was great and Braxton, our service was outstanding. The restaurant is noisy but our group had a wonderful meal.

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    1 year ago

    The service and food was great, I like sitting outside I'll go back. Ridge Rd has a great verity of fine restaurants.

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    Rose W.

    Thank you, Wally! Hope to see you on the patio again soon!

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    Farm And Oak - Red velvet Oreo cheesecake

    Farm And Oak

    4.0(192 reviews)
    4.5 mi
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    Back again, fantastic as always. Our server Brandon was knowledgeable, friendly, and attentive…read more Started with fried green tomatoes, one of our favorite appetizers. They're so good! I had the braised beef short ribs, which were melt-in-your -mouth. Paired with garlic mashed potatoes, roasted root veg, and some of the best collard greens I've ever had. He had the fried chicken with hot honey, garlic mashed potatoes, and more collard greens. That fried chicken was so crispy and delicious. Had the peach cobbler bread pudding for dessert, and it was an EXPERIENCE. The only thing that would have made the meal better was some of the slab bacon, but we'll know to come for breakfast or lunch for that next time!

    Farm and Oak has been on my list and I finally made it!…read more My husband and I wanted to have lunch out and picked Farm and Oak because we haven't visited this restaurant. They have a very limited menu at lunch so you have a few appetizers to choose from, a few salads and sandwiches and burgers, so straight up American food. It does skew southern with crab cake sandwich, pimento cheese and fried chicken. For an appetizer we decided to try the wings. They were good and came with ranch drizzled over the wings. For entrees my husband got their farm & oak burger with Cole slaw and I got their wedge salad with fried chicken. Both were good. The salad was nice and cold and crisp, which was appreciated on such a hot day. It did have too much dressing so next time I might ask for less dressing or have it on the side. I enjoyed the food, service was good and it is a pretty restaurant. I'll probably come back for supper some time to try some of their more in-depth meals.

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    The Jasper - Miracle on Cary

    The Jasper

    4.3(193 reviews)
    4.5 mi•Carytown
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    I had been looking forward to experiencing Jasper's, so I decided to treat my husband to his first…read morevisit--and it was an absolutely lovely evening. The ambience is sophisticated, intimate, and effortlessly alluring. Sitting toward the back of the restaurant created such a dark and sexy atmosphere that was perfect for a relaxed date night. Knowing how much my husband enjoys a well-crafted Old Fashioned, I knew he would appreciate the cocktail selection, and he certainly did. I opted for the Caribbean Queen, which was fresh, vibrant, and beautifully balanced with just the right touch of a delightful kick. Jasper's offered exactly the kind of atmosphere we were looking for--elegant, intimate, and inviting. Between the sophisticated setting and delicious cocktails, it was a wonderful first experience, and one we'll certainly remember.

    I doubt we will return. Everyone was satisfied with the…read morefood. I ordered the kimchi egg rolls that was supposed to have bulgogi, mushrooms and kimchi, but we didn't taste any bulgogi. Only mushrooms and kimchi. Several people from out group ordered the burger and wing appetizers and all said it was good. So the food was 4 stars, but service was a 2 stars. The waitress Katie was so short with us, seldom came back to check to see if we needed anything once food was dropped off. I wanted a second cocktail and had to wave down another waitress who did not acknowledge me, but did talk to our waitress in the side to get her to go to our table. Side note: Happy Hour drink specials are good, but a very limited selection for food specials. Music was a bit loud so it was hard to hold a conversation.

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    McCormack's Big Whisky Grill

    McCormack's Big Whisky Grill

    4.0(58 reviews)
    1.5 mi

    We visited on a Friday evening, and the place was pretty dead although we got there around opening,…read moreso I figured that had something to do with it. We stayed for two drinks and the first bartender was pleasant and gave us recommendations and chatted with us. My second old fashioned was a bit overly sweet which I wasn't expecting after the first one being quite good but I didn't ask for it to be fixed so that's on me. The problem is that one of the other bartender/server came up to the bar and CLIPPED HIS NAILS while we were sitting there. I initially questioned what I was hearing as surely, no one in the food industry thinks this is okay?! Unfortunately....someone does. Due to the set up of the bar I have to assume it was being done into a sink? Trashcan? It didn't seem low enough while he was chatting with us to be a trashcan. Needless to say we did not end up ordering food and moved on quickly. I will not be back.

    I literally drank every store pick he had, okay, I tried. And I'd do it again…read more If you're within an hour of this place, detour and go. Absolutely worth it. I loved the spot and loved the owner even more. I only drank while I was there, but watching how he interacted with customers was impressive, warm, knowledgeable, and genuinely top‑notch hospitality all around. The cigar area is a fantastic touch too, though I couldn't partake this time. Still, it sealed the deal for me. Run, don't walk. This place is special.

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    The Local at Forest & Ridge - tradamerican - Updated September 2026

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